UPDATED: 4 Hospitalized After Crash in Northville Township
Police said driver crossed over into oncoming traffic on Haggerty Road and hit a car with three people inside.
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Several people are hospitalized after a head-on collision at Eight Mile and Haggerty Road in Northville Township late Sunday night.
Sgt. Matt Mayes of the Northville Township Police Department said that one person had been airlifted to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor and two others were taken to Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills.
Mayes said a man driving a Chevy Tahoe and driving southbound on Haggerty crossed over the lane into oncoming trafic and hit a Buick SUV with three people inside.
He said he didn't have ages of any of the people. It is also unknown whether drugs or alcohol were a factor, or whether or not any of the passengers were wearing seat belts.
Mayes also said that an officer was at Botsford doing a follow-up.
Haggerty was closed in front of Meijer – where the cars ended up as a result of the accident – at 11:45 p.m. And according to a Novi Police Department Nixle alert, the traffic signal at Eight Mile and Haggerty is not working. At 11:45 p.m. officers were on scene helping to direct traffic.
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Kris Few
2:11 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
I wondered what was going on as I came out of Meijer. I video recorded the helicopter coming in and the parking lot and street flooded with police, fire and rescue crews. Kind of crazy because in my search online to find out what happened, I read about another serious accident that happened almost at the same time as this 2 miles down the street on Novi Rd. This accident on Haggarty took place just before 10pm as the helicopter landed at approximately 10:10pm and the other accident happened around 10pm as well according to the report. Hope everyone is ok.
Chris
4:26 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
My daughter that was in the car that was hit was released from the hospital.....God was with her tonight
Denise Nash
6:49 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
Thank goodness your daughter is okay! My thoughts are with the others involved in this horrible accident.
Nancy Kelsey
7:28 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
I am so glad to hear that she's doing fine, Chris. I can't imagine how shaken up she must have been. I hope her friends are doing okay as well!
Jen Dumouchelle
7:35 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
I'm so glad she's ok Chris! How about her friend s****? how's she doing?
Chris
8:50 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
They Boy in the back seat was doing fine but they kept him over night and the police said the girl that was air lifted was in stable condition. I don't know anything about the driver that caused the accident. Last night was like walking into a nightmare. However, there was so many wonderful caring people doing everything they could for the kids that it made living through it easier. By Gods good graces my daughter only has some bumps and bruises, but stated she was never driving again. We will see about that. Thank you so much for all the help and concern.
Jen Dumouchelle
9:39 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
Of course! If you need anything u let me know.
monique mcdaniel
11:54 am on Monday, March 28, 2011
I am a botsford employee, and i was leaving from the AMC/Livoina when i approched the scene i was devastated, confident though that the Police,EMS-team,and Fireman would handle the situation appropiately and with care. Also that we (Botsford) would recieve these passengers and tend to their needs rapidly! I'm relieved to know that the kids that were involved are well. Thank the Lord! for favor and a speedy recovery for all.
Jeffrey Smith
9:13 pm on Monday, March 28, 2011
Thanks to everyone on the scene who helped.. so glad they're all alive after this terrible accident.. My brother and his friends were in the car, please keep them in your thoughts.
Jen Dumouchelle
10:23 am on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Jeff. Have u heard anything about the other passenger who was flighted out?
Jeffrey Smith
12:30 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Haven't spoken to her directly but I believe she's doing a little better but in a lot of pain, she has a fractured femur, nose, eye socket, wrist, among other things, she will be in the hospital for a couple weeks probably. My brother will also be hospitalized for a while as well, so they can all use your thoughts..
Also, to the author of the story, I would appreciate a follow up on the driver that caused the accident. He was drunk. I would like to know about any charges being filed, jail time etc.. Thanks
Nancy Kelsey
4:03 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Hi Jeffrey. We did an update story on the homepage. If any of the family involved wish to make a statement on the accident, feel free to email me at Nancy.Kelsey@patch.com.
Tamara
4:26 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
I cannot believe people are still driving drunk with all the knowledge that has been widely publicized for so very long. Punishment must not be stringent enough, and friends must still be letting friends drive drunk.
As a Mom of a soon to be 16 year old son, who is on the path to full driving privileges, I truly feel for the children and their families. Prayers for full recoveries to all of them.
Jen Dumouchelle
4:48 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
How do u know if he was drunk.
Jen Dumouchelle
4:58 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
I see the updated version
Lyn Williams
7:01 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Yeah..... nicely put Tamara. I hope this driver learns the consequences of his actions!!! the 2 passangers that were hospitalized are my two oldest friends and also my ex boyfriend of many years.. it saddens me that people are THIS irresponsible at that age and as a result my friends are suffering as well as their families..please keep them in your thoughts in their road to recovery.
Jen Dumouchelle
9:57 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Is there any update on how the passengers and driver of the rendezvous are?
Sarah
12:24 am on Saturday, April 9, 2011
I was the front passenger of the rendezvous, I am doing alright, cant walk but slowly re learning
Jen Dumouchelle
11:26 am on Monday, April 11, 2011
Aw hunnie. I have been so worried about u. If u need absolutly anything I want you to know that I'm here. I'm so glad that you're doing ok though. If you need anything just call or text ok? 734-395-3314.
Andrew
11:15 pm on Monday, April 11, 2011
I was in the rear of the rendevouz - really sore but feeling much better... Thanks to all who've been there for me n my friend Sarah
Jen Dumouchelle
11:49 pm on Monday, April 11, 2011
I'm so glad you're doing ok
Jen Dumouchelle
11:47 pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Any word on if they're prosecuting or anything?
Christine Bruton
4:08 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2011
Jere Law is being charged with:
2 counts- OWI causing Serious Injury (5 year felony each)
2 counts- Reckless Driving causing Serious Impairment of a body function (5 year felony each).
Nancy Kelsey
12:14 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thanks, Christine. We pursued a story, which can be found at http://northville.patch.com/articles/man-charged-in-march-accident-that-injured-several-people, based on your top. If any of those involved wish to add comment, feel free to email me directly at nancy.kelsey@patch.com or 248-686-4958. I hope all injured in the accident are doing better.
Jen Dumouchelle
12:24 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Anyone hear how Sarah and Andrew are doing?